The State of Qatar is striving hard to realize economic diversification. Although oil is the main contributor and component of the gross domestic product (GDP), Qatar encourages making use of investment opportunities in different sectors, such as petrochemical industries, financial, real estate and industrial sector. It has also adopted open market policy which for sure will help investor achieve better profits. Investors in Qatar enjoy many additional benefits, including freedom of unrestricted travel and movement of funds.
In 2009, GDP has recorded QAR 458,525. During the same year, foreign investment flows reached USD 6700 million. Also in 2009, Qatar was globally ranked the 6th highest country for income per capita and the 1st among GCC countries.